Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
ulei
ID:
696123

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sleumer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 13: 208. 1936

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000695456



Common Names

  • Gaultheria ulei
  • Ule's Wintergreen
  • Ulei Wintergreen


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Description

Gaultheria ulei (also called Ule's Wintergreen, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It has small, oval-shaped leaves that are dark green in color and white bell-shaped flowers. It is found in moist forests and shrublands at elevations of up to 2,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Gaultheria ulei is used as a medicinal plant and for ornamental purposes. It is also used as a food source for birds and other animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gaultheria ulei is a small, white bell-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown berry. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gaultheria ulei is a low-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to the Andes of Colombia and Venezuela. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in spring or autumn. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and should be rooted in a cold frame.

Where to Find Gaultheria ulei

Gaultheria ulei can be found in the Himalayas, China, and Japan.

Gaultheria ulei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gaultheria ulei?

Gaultheria ulei

What is the common name of Gaultheria ulei?

Ule's Wintergreen

What is the natural habitat of Gaultheria ulei?

Eastern North America

Species in the Gaultheria genus

Gaultheria abbreviata, Gaultheria acroleia, Gaultheria acuminata, Gaultheria adenothrix, Gaultheria akaensis, Gaultheria alnifolia, Gaultheria amoena, Gaultheria anastomosans, Gaultheria angustifolia, Gaultheria antarctica, Gaultheria antipoda, Gaultheria appressa, Gaultheria arfakana, Gaultheria atjehensis, Gaultheria barbulata, Gaultheria berberidifolia, Gaultheria blumei, Gaultheria bolivari, Gaultheria borneensis, Gaultheria bracteata, Gaultheria bradeana, Gaultheria brevistipes, Gaultheria buxifolia, Gaultheria caespitosa, Gaultheria calyculata, Gaultheria caparoensis, Gaultheria celebica, Gaultheria chiriquensis, Gaultheria codonantha, Gaultheria colensoi, Gaultheria congesta, Gaultheria cordata, Gaultheria corvensis, Gaultheria crassa, Gaultheria cuneata, Gaultheria depressa, Gaultheria dialypetala, Gaultheria discolor, Gaultheria discolor, Gaultheria domingensis, Gaultheria dumicola, Gaultheria elegans, Gaultheria erecta, Gaultheria eriophylla, Gaultheria floribunda, Gaultheria foliolosa, Gaultheria formosa, Gaultheria fragrantissima, Gaultheria glaucifolia, Gaultheria glaziovii,

Species in the Ericaceae family